Norah Head

The area is far older than the state and national averages, with 28.3% of people aged 65 and over. About 5.1% of the population are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, which is a little above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia (86.6%), and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the national average. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

English is the primary language for 93% of the community. Only 3.6% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Over half the population (55.8%) identifies as Christian. Those reporting no religion make up 35.6%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

About 20.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, though this is well below the state average. Year 12 completion is also far below the national figure, at 41.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,711, which is about the same as the national figure. About a quarter of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is a little above the national average.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 35.2% of residents. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%.

A higher number of people do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework per week compared to other areas. Around 14.8% of the community are volunteers.

The First Nations community is notably older than the national average, with a typical age of 28. Those identifying as First Nations earn a little more than the state average, with a typical personal income of $725 per week.

Families with children make up 52.5% of households. About 22.6% of people live alone, which is a little below the national average.

Homes are typically large, with 85.2% having three or more bedrooms. A high 47.4% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

Most people use a car to get to work, and 24.2% work from home. While public transport stops are numerous, no one in the area commutes by public transport.

The community is relatively stable, with 31.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas. Full-time employment is also well below the national average at 50.3%.

The area is somewhat walkable, with almost everyone living within a short walk of a park or groceries. However, there are no health services within a 15-minute walk.